The Rays are acquiring starting pitcher Adrian Houser from the White Sox, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Infielder Curtis Mead will head to Chicago in return, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Bruce Levine of 670 The Score adds that the White Sox will also receive right-handed pitchers Duncan Davitt and Ben Peoples. More to come… … [Read more...] about Rays To Acquire Adrian Houser For Curtis Mead and Pitching Prospects
Cubs To Acquire Taylor Rogers
The Cubs are acquiring veteran left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Pirates, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rogers’ time with the Bucs will last just one day. He was acquired as a financial counterweight in yesterday’s Ke’Bryan Hayes trade with the Reds and, as an impending free agent, looked likely to be flipped elsewhere as soon as he was dealt to Pittsburgh. More to … [Read more...] about Cubs To Acquire Taylor Rogers
Cubs Acquire Andrew Kittredge
The Cubs have addressed a need in their bullpen by acquiring Andrew Kittredge from the Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Kittredge signed a one-year, $9MM deal with the O’s last winter that also includes a $9MM club option (with a $1MM buyout) for the 2026 season. He has pitched well enough that the Cubs would likely be inclined to exercise that option, … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Andrew Kittredge
White Sox Trade Austin Slater To Yankees
The Yankees have upgraded their bench and added some outfield depth, announcing Tuesday that they’ve acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox. The Yankees are sending minor league right-hander Gage Ziehl back to Chicago in return. It’s a one-for-one swap. Slater, 32, is a reserve outfielder who’s played all three spots and posted good numbers against left-handed … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Austin Slater To Yankees
Cubs Acquire Michael Soroka
The Cubs have acquired right-hander Michael Soroka in a trade with the Nationals, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. Washington will receive prospects Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin in return, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Chicago has been tied to several starters and relievers during a wide-ranging search for pitching, and Soroka was an obvious trade candidate as an … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Michael Soroka